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Graphical Linkage Synthesis
Graphical Linkage Synthesis
3.0 Introduction
Engineering design practice involves a
combination of synthesis and analysis.
Analysis first or Synthesis first ?
Mechanism design problem?
Special positions (Position A to position B)
A Particular path
Generation the desired motions
3.1 Synthesis
QUALITATIVE SYNTHESIS:
Means the creation of potential solution in the
absence of a well defined algorithm that
configures or predicts the solution.
You must work in this fuzzy context to creat a
potential solution and also judge its quality.
You can then analyze the proposed solution to
determine its viability, and iterate between
synthesis and analysis, as outlined in the design
process.
TYPE SYNTHESIS
Refers to the definition of the proper type of
mechanism best suited the problem and is a for
of qualitative synthesis:
For examples, a straight line motion
A straight line linkage
A cam and follower
An air cylinder
A hydraulic cylinder
A robot
A solenoid
Design is essentially an exercise in trade-offs.
QUANTITATIVE SYNTHESIS, OR ANALYTICAL SYNTHESIS
Means the generation of one or more solutins of
a particular type that you know to be suitable to
the problem, and more importantly, one for
which there is a synthesis algorithm defined.
This type of solution can be quantified, as some
set of equations exist that will give a numerical
answer.
DIMENSIONAL SYNTHESIS:
Of a linkage is the determination of the
proportions (lengths) of the links necessary to
accomplish the desired motions and can be a
form of quantitative synthesis if an algorithm is
defined for the particular problem.
3.2 Function, Path, and Motion Generation
Function Generation
Is defined as the correlation of an input motion
with as output motion in a mechanism.
A function generator is conceptually a black
box that delivers some predictable output in
response to a known input.
Path Generation
Is defined as the control of a point in the plane
such as that it follows some prescribed path.
This is typically accomplished with at least four
bars, where a point on the coupler traces the
desired path.
Motion Generation
Is defined as the control of a line in the plane
such that it assumes some prescribed set of
sequential positions.
This is more general problem than path
generation, and in fact, path generation is a
subset of motion generation.
3.3 Limiting Conditions